Relating to the procedure for resolving allegations of religious discrimination against a student at a public institution of higher education.

SB 1069 requires public Texas universities to investigate and address allegations of religious discrimination against students by professors or instructors. If discrimination is found, the university must terminate the faculty member’s employment, and the department they worked in must be placed under the university president’s oversight for at least 90 days to prevent future discrimination. The law applies only to allegations submitted to a university on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025), regardless of when the alleged conduct occurred. This bill directly affects students who experience religious discrimination, university faculty accused of such conduct, and the administrative procedures of public higher education institutions.